I launched my new shop last month, and I am now offering aluminum prints & plexi prints in addition to photo prints & canvas prints. See samples of each type of print here.

After months of searching for this sold out copy, I finally stumbled upon one while wine tasting in Calistoga, CA earlier this month! Artwork by Natasha Bacca was the featured "crush" in Wine Enthusiast Magazine in April. See the feature here.

I took a trip to California wine country earlier this month, and I landed two large commissions; one for the renowned Rodney Strong Winery in Healdsburg and one for the prestigious Bure Family Wines in Saint Helena. Stay tuned for upcoming developments in my wine series...

Memento Mori is being exhibited for a couple more days in The Fishbowl Window of Blackfish Gallery at 420 NW 9th Avenue in Portland, OR. See it on exhibit while you can!

About a year ago I donated Aspen, a piece of Artwork by Natasha Bacca, to Arts Central for their annual fundraiser. Arts Central is the Regional Arts and Culture Council for Central Oregon, providing arts services to the communities, artists and art organizations in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. Their purpose is to inspire creativity through arts education and to advocate for integration of the arts in all aspects of community life in Central Oregon. I have worked with Arts Central in the past, and I was happy to donate to their wonderful program!

As often happens with donations, I never knew the final location for this artwork. In May I went to Awbrey Glen Restaurant for the first time with my husband and in-laws. I was sat right across from Aspen. It caught my eye immediately but it took me several seconds to recognize it as my own. It was the closest I have come to seeing my artwork from an outside perspective. I was excited to see where this piece ended up! However, as I looked around the restaurant I realize the framing did not work well with the decor. I spoke with the restaurant manager who put me in touch with the art committee. I offered to change the framing of the artwork free of charge.

I always frame my artwork based on its final installation location. However, in this case I framed the piece prior to knowing what the final location would be. There are several factors in considering framing which include: the subject and style of the artwork; the look and feel of the installation location; the people who will be viewing the artwork; the other artwork and decor on site; and more.

I had originally framed Aspen with white matte and a black metal frame. After seeing Awbrey Glen Restaurant's decor and considering their clients I changed the matte to a light sage color which works better with the wall colors, and I changed the frame to a brown wood frame that matches the furniture in the restaurant.

Kaiser Permanente is the largest managed care organization in the United States. With the knowledge that art heals, Kaiser Permanente owns an impressive collection of artworks by numerous artists. I am honored to be one of these artists. At present, Kaiser Permanente owns 6 of my artworks, which are located at 4 different facilities in California. You can see them all on my collections page.

In October 2013 Kaiser Permanente purchased the above image. In December 2013 I went on site on took the following installation photographs.

If you would like to purchase a print of each piece do so here and here.

Earlier this week Memento Mori was installed in The Fishbowl Window of Blackfish Gallery located at 420 NW 9th Avenue in Portland, OR. Blackfish Gallery offers one window space per month to artists who are seeking a venue in which to exhibit installation works, and Memento Mori is the guest piece this August. Memento Mori will be on display until August 30, 2014.

Please join me for opening reception on August 7th at 6:00 PM during 1st Thursday. See the Facebook event here.

Memento Mori is a Latin phrase that translates to "Remember your mortality." It is an artistic theme dating back to antiquity, and it refers to a genre of artworks that vary widely but which share a common purpose: to alter people to their ephemerality. More than a work of art, Memento Mori acts as a catalyst for the human imagination to engage with questions surrounding the nature of life and death. It acts upon the mortal constraints of all people, and the finite, fragile boundaries of the human body.

Using the symbolism of nature, I created a triptych of a tree which illustrates new growth in the first panel, extends into full bloom in the second panel, and concludes with a third panel of dead branches and fallen leaves.

The tree exhibits a transitory beauty, an ephemeral symbol of mortality that engages the Earth as a living medium, and illustrates the passage of time.

The tree image is a living Memento Mori. Its purpose is to remind the viewer that death is an unavoidable part of life, something to be prepared for at all times. But the image of the tree also reminds us of something startling and important: life is meaningful, temporary, and sacred.

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I am an artist working with light, combining contemporary & archaic processes to push the bounds of conventional photography. In this blog I share information & images about my process, installations of my artwork, & more. If you have questions or comments I would love to hear them. Much love to you all!